Firefly

Synopsis

In the year 2517, the universe is a vast frontier where lawlessness reigns and adventure awaits! Join Captain Malcolm Reynolds and his ragtag crew aboard the spaceship Serenity as they navigate the fringes of society, battling the oppressive Alliance and facing off against ruthless bounty hunters.

First Air Date: 2002-09-20

Last Air Date: 2002-12-20

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 11

Created By: Joss Whedon

Networks: FOX

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Top Cast

Nathan Fillion as Mal Reynolds
Gina Torres as Zoë Washburne
Alan Tudyk as Hoban Washburne
Morena Baccarin as Inara Serra
Adam Baldwin as Jayne Cobb
Jewel Staite as Kaylee Frye
Sean Maher as Simon Tam
Summer Glau as River Tam
Ron Glass as Derrial Book
Michael Fairman as Adelai Niska

Seasons

Specials (2003)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Trash (2003-06-28)

Saffron returns to plague Serenity with a scheme to steal a rare antique weapon from a wealthy landowner. Unfortunately for Mal, she neglects to mention just how she came across the information needed to break into the landowner's home.
Ep. 2: The Message (2003-07-15)

A former Independence soldier who had served with Mal and Zoë returns in a dramatic manner, with a vicious Alliance officer chasing after him for some unusual smuggled goods.
Ep. 3: Heart of Gold (2003-08-19)

A Companion-trained friend of Inara's who runs a brothel calls for help from Serenity when a local bigwig reveals his intentions to take "his" baby from the girl he impregnated.
Ep. 4: Here’s How It Was: The Making of “Firefly” (2003-12-09)

Explains the ideas behind Firefly and what the cast and crew thought of creating the series. It cuts between interviews, footage of filming and footage of actual scenes from the show. It also explains some of the complications with the network and what sacrifices they made in order to work with FOX.
Ep. 5: Done the Impossible (2006-07-28)

"Done the Impossible" is a documentary fan film of the TV series "Firefly". Its main focus is on the fans themselves, and how they came to love the show and, ultimately, played a part in getting the film "Serenity" made.
Ep. 6: Browncoats Unite (2012-11-11)

The cast of Firefly unite after 10 years to discuss the lasting impact of one of the most short-lived, yet somehow massively influential and beloved shows of all time.
Ep. 7: Adam Baldwin Sings "Hero of Canton" (2012-11-13)

Adam Baldwin sings the "Hero of Canton" from the episode "Jaynestown".
Ep. 8: Alan Tudyk's Audition (2012-11-16)

Alan Tudyk's audition as Wash.
Ep. 9: Gag Reel (2012-11-27)

Gag reel of the series.
Ep. 10: Joss Whedon Sings the “Firefly” Theme (2012-11-30)

Joss Whedon not only wrote the "Ballad of Serenity", he sang and played guitar on a preliminary version of it to convey his personal take on the theme song.
Ep. 11: Joss Tours the Set (2012-12-02)

Executive Producer Joss Whedon does an impromptu tour of the Serenity set.
Ep. 12: The 10th Character

Explains the design of Serenity, the ship. Joss Whedon goes through the set designs and color schemes of the ship and discusses Serenity’s importance as a separate, individual character.